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3. Create a Long Lasting Centerpiece

Use a container on an outdoor table to make a miniature landscape. This hypertufa planter is filled with sedums. These come in many colors, but their main calling card is their wide range of intricate textures. Add candles to play them up at night.

Or Try This: Plant low succulents in the saucer of a large glazed ceramic pot. Drill a drainage hole in the bottom first or make sure to tip out excess moisture after you water. Even simpler, plant a metal tray with moss, Scotch moss, or a scented herb such as creeping thyme.